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Thyroid disease and covid-19 infection: Case series
Magdy Mohamed Allam1, Hanaa Tarek El-Zawawy2, Soha Magdy Ahmed1
1Endocrinology Unit Internal Medicine Department Alexandria University Student Hospital (AUSH) Alexandria Egypt.
Clinical Case Reports
|June 28, 2021
Summary
Early thyroid testing in COVID-19 patients is vital. Frequent thyroid profile evaluation guides management and helps prevent thyroid disease complications.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- COVID-19 infection can impact various organ systems, including the endocrine system.
- Thyroid dysfunction is a potential complication in patients with severe infections.
Observation:
- Patients with COVID-19 require careful monitoring for potential thyroid complications.
- Thyroid profile assessment is essential for understanding disease impact.
Findings:
- Early and frequent thyroid profile evaluation is crucial for COVID-19 patients.
- This monitoring influences the management of thyroid disease sequelae.
Implications:
- Timely thyroid assessment aids in establishing appropriate patient management plans.
- Proactive thyroid monitoring can improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with endocrine involvement.
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